Looking for a Stork Search Replacement?
Stork Search pioneered client-side WebAssembly search, but the project is no longer actively maintained. Sprigr picks up where Stork left off — same WASM-powered concept, actively developed, with managed hosting, analytics, and an admin dashboard.
Try Sprigr FreeWhat happened to Stork Search
Stork Search was an open-source project that compiled search indexes into WebAssembly modules for client-side search. It was a genuinely innovative approach — instead of sending queries to a server, Stork loaded a WASM binary in the browser and searched locally.
The project is no longer actively maintained. The GitHub repository has not received significant updates, and the creator has moved on to other work. Existing Stork installations continue to function since the compiled WASM files are self-contained, but there are no new features, bug fixes, or security patches being released.
If you are evaluating Stork for a new project, or running an existing Stork installation and looking for a supported alternative, Sprigr is the natural successor. It uses the same client-side WASM search architecture with a managed service layer on top.
Sprigr vs Stork Search
A feature-by-feature comparison.
| Feature | Sprigr | Stork Search |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Actively maintained | Unmaintained |
| Hosting | Managed SaaS (CDN-delivered) | Self-hosted |
| Index compilation | Automatic via REST API | Manual CLI tool |
| Search architecture | Client-side WASM | Client-side WASM |
| Analytics | Built-in dashboard | None |
| Admin dashboard | Yes | No |
| Typo tolerance | Levenshtein with length-based thresholds | Basic |
| Faceted filtering | Yes (bitmap-based) | No |
| Dynamic content | Push via API anytime | Rebuild index manually |
| Free tier | 6 months full access | Open source (self-hosted) |
Migration path from Stork to Sprigr
Both Stork and Sprigr use client-side WebAssembly search, so the underlying concept is identical. The main difference is that Sprigr handles index compilation and hosting for you. Here is what a migration looks like:
- Replace the script tag. Remove the Stork JavaScript and WASM file references. Add the Sprigr script tag with your index ID and API key.
- Push your content via API. Instead of running
stork buildwith a TOML config file, send your records to the Sprigr REST API. You can do this from a build script, a CI/CD step, or the admin dashboard. - Update your search UI. If you built a custom search interface around Stork’s JavaScript API, adapt it to Sprigr’s API. The concepts are similar — you call a search function and receive an array of results with titles, excerpts, and highlighted matches.
Most migrations take under an hour. The content structure is the same, and both tools serve the same purpose: fast, client-side search without a backend.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stork Search still maintained?
No. Stork Search is no longer actively maintained. The project’s GitHub repository has not received significant updates, and the creator has moved on to other work. Existing installations will continue to function since the WASM files are self-contained, but there are no new features, bug fixes, or security patches.
How hard is it to migrate from Stork to Sprigr?
The migration is straightforward. Replace the Stork script tag with the Sprigr script tag, and push your content to the Sprigr REST API instead of running the Stork CLI. If you have a custom search UI, adapt it to Sprigr’s JavaScript API. Most migrations take under an hour.
Does Sprigr require me to self-host anything?
No. Sprigr is a fully managed service. You push data via the REST API, and Sprigr handles index compilation, WASM hosting, CDN delivery, and analytics. There is nothing to install, compile, or deploy on your infrastructure.
Can I keep using Stork if it works for me?
Yes. Stork’s compiled WASM files are self-contained and will continue to work. However, you will not receive bug fixes, security patches, or new features. If your search needs grow or you encounter an issue, you will need to resolve it yourself or migrate to an actively maintained tool.
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